Summer 2024 Health & Wellness Intern

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 27,000 refugees from 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 1,000 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 2,500 refugees and asylees.   

Job Overview: The Health and Wellness Intern works in close coordination with the Health and Wellness Coordinator, refugee clients, and local healthcare providers to coordinate and advocate for the healthcare and preventative health needs of refugee clients of the International Rescue Committee. This is an unpaid internship position that requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months.

Major Responsibilities: 
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:  

• Ensure any urgent medication needs are resolved and that clients know how to fill and refill prescriptions at an accessible pharmacy.
• Assist clients to become self-sufficient in navigating and utilizing transportation resources such as Medicaid taxi and Marta bus system.
• Assistance with data entry, analysis, and administrative tasks relevant to health services provided.
• Assist the Health Program Coordinator in scheduling and coordinating medical and health appointments for clients.
• Assist clients to resolve any issues that arise concerning billing for medical services and coordination between Medicaid or other insurance plans and health providers.
• Comply with all policies, procedures, and protocols of the agency, placing importance on client confidentiality.
• Refer clients to any other services that may be eligible for or interested in receiving internally at IRC and externally with partnering organizations.
• Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
• Other duties as assigned.